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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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